Como food tour with market visit & culinary walk

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Tour summary

Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers, this experience combines the flavors of local street food, gourmet shops, and authentic eateries with a guided walk through the town’s historic center.

A Taste of Como: Local Food Tour & Market Experience

Dive into Como’s culinary soul on this immersive food tour with farmers’ market visit. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers, this experience combines the flavors of local street food, gourmet shops, and authentic eateries with a guided walk through the town’s historic center. On select days, you’ll also explore Como’s bustling farmers’ market, where locals source fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and regional specialties. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the tour will take place at the Como market. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we’ll walk through the market, but most of the tastings will be held in the city center.

Guided by a local foodie expert, you’ll sample traditional bites such as artisan cheeses, cured meats, sweet pastries, authentic Italian gelato, and regional wines. Learn the stories behind each product, meet passionate vendors, and discover where the locals really shop and eat.

With a maximum of 9 guests, this Como food tour guarantees a relaxed pace and personalized attention. Whether it’s your first time in Lake Como or you’re returning with a deeper curiosity, this experience will leave you with new flavors, insider knowledge, and a list of favorite spots to revisit.

What’s included

  • Guided food tour through Como with local foodie expert
  • Tastings of cheese, cold cuts, pastries, gelato, and wine
  • Visit to the farmers’ market
  • Small-group experience with personal attention

What’s not included

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Purchases at the market outside included tastings
Highlights

The meeting point is in front of Garibaldi’s statue in Piazza Vittoria – Como (CO). Tour will end in Como’s downtown. You will receive a Google Maps link in the confirmation email.

Customers will receive a full refund for any tour canceled at least 72h prior to the scheduled tour date. A full refund is also offered for any operator’s cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

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